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Centrica plc (LON:CNA) announced that after nearly 4 years with the Company Mark Hodges, Chief Executive, Centrica Consumer will be leaving on 28th February 2019 to take up a new..
Croda International Plc (LON:CRDA) today announced that a definitive agreement has been signed with Brenntag Nordic A/S to acquire Brenntag Biosector A/S. Biosector is a specialist in the manufacture and..
London Stock Exchange Group plc (LON:LSEG) announced that it has increased its stake in LCH Group to 82.6%, having completed the acquisition of an additional 14.6% from certain minority shareholders..
AstraZeneca PLC (LON:AZN) today announced the following changes in respect of Non-Executive Directors. New Non-Executive Director With effect from 1 January 2019, Professor Tony Mok is appointed as a Non-Executive..
British American Tobacco Plc (LON:BAT), today announced management board changes. In order to accelerate the implementation of our established and successful strategy, the following new Management Board roles will be..
Smurfit Kappa Group plc (LON:SKG), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of paper-based packaging products, with operations in Europe and the Americas, announces the appointment of Anne Anderson to the..
Bunzl plc (LONBNZL), the specialist international distribution and services Group, is updating the market today relating to the year ending 31 December 2018 prior to entering its close period. Overall..
Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO) today announced its trading statement for the 13 weeks to 2 December 2018. Highlights – Consistent strong growth in Revenue (Retail) of 12.0%, in line with..
British American Tobacco (LON:BATS), today released second half pre-close trading update 2018. Trading update – ahead of closed period commencing 1 January 2019 · The business continues to perform well..
J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) and Asda Group Ltd will today lodge an application with the Competition Appeal Tribunal for a Judicial Review of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Phase..
SSE Plc (LON:SSE) has completed the construction and commissioning of the 66 turbine/228MW (megawatt) Stronelairg wind farm, near Fort Augustus. With a total investment of around £350m, Stronelairg is expected..
Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) today announced the appointment of Justin King as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 January 2019. Justin is recognised as one of the..
Standard Life Aberdeen (LON:SLA) noted that Kevin Parry OBE will be appointed Chairman of Royal London Group with effect from 1 January 2019, and announces that Kevin will stand down..
Ashtead Group PLC (LON:AHT) today announced Unaudited results for the half year and second quarter ended 31 October 2018 Second quarter First half 2018 2017 Growth1 2018 2017 Growth1 £m..
WPP Plc (LON:WPP) today announced the results of its strategic review, setting out a new plan to return the business to growth. The strategy reflects a new vision for WPP..
Experian Plc (LON:EXPN), the global information services company, today announces that it has agreed to acquire Compuscan (CSH Group (Pty) Limited), one of the leading credit bureau and information services..
NMC Health plc (LON: NMC), the leading private healthcare operator in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with international services across 17 countries, maintains its positive outlook for the remainder of..
Vodafone Group Plc (LON:VOD) announced the results of its previously announced invitation to holders of the Bonds to offer to sell their Bonds for cash. HSBC Bank plc acted as..
Land Securities Group Plc (LON:LAND) has expanded its presence in Southwark with the acquisition of a 1.6 acre site in Lavington Street, SE1 for £87.1m from a private company. The..
DS Smith Plc (LON:SMDS), today announced 2018/19 half year results. 6 months to 31 October 2018 Change (reported) Change (constant currency) Continuing operations(10), excluding Plastics Revenue £3,073m +15% +16% Adjusted..
